Melon trader in Uzbekistan. Watermelon-melon collapse in Tashkent. Boy with a torpedo. Prices for melons per piece in a store in Tashkent. Melons on a trailer. Selling melons from a car.
, camber near the highway. Melons of the Amiri variety Wheelbarrow with melons. Chilyaki melons. Kandilyaki melons. Uzbek melons and watermelons for sale.
My first memories of Uzbek melons date back to 1990. Then in Moscow, while still a schoolboy, I returned home after school and watched how the melon trade unfolded at our bus stop. A whole truck with melons of the “Torpeda” variety traveled for several days from Uzbekistan to Moscow, and now two Uzbeks were laying out their goods for trade.
- Hey, guy, come over! – One Uzbek turned to me.
I approached and he offered to help me unload the fruit, for which he promised a serious reward - “You will take home as many melons as you can carry!” I definitely liked the conditions and agreed to help.
Uzbek melons were a great success in Moscow in September 1990. Before my employers had time to set up the counter and scales, a line of people who wanted to try oriental sweets immediately formed. I was on hand - unloaded fruit, selected fruits specified by the buyer from the pile, and even climbed into the truck for the largest melons “from the underground.” And when he left in the evening, he took with him a couple of large fragrant “torpedoes”.
In the morning next day Instead of school, I went straight to the melon stand.
So I worked for three days, earning six tasty honey melons and received interesting experience fruit trade (which came in handy later). I also acquired a strong addiction - Uzbek melons became the most desired food for me on long years. Including the present time. Yes, there is a legendary fig; Yes, there is the sweetest mulberry; Yes, there is narcotic durian. But all this is nothing for me compared to ripe, aromatic, honey-juicy Uzbek melons.
— The season is just beginning. I saw only three varieties of melons at the market... - It’s the beginning of July 2014 and my friend informs me about the state of affairs in Tashkent. And I’m packing my suitcase to once again go to and enjoy fresh local fruits there.
I first came to Uzbekistan in the winter of 2008. I spent a lot of time in neighboring Kyrgyzstan and just went to Tashkent to visit friends for a few days. Imagine my amazement when, in mid-December, I saw several stands of melons at the city bazaar! At that time, melons were no longer to be found in Bishkek and Moscow. Also in such quantities and at a reasonable price. Of course, the entire time I was in Uzbekistan, I ate melons there.
- What kind of variety is this? - I inquired from a seller at a watermelon-melon stand in Tashkent.
- This is Amiri...
“This is Kukcha...” the merchant patiently explains to me. And I try to remember the names so that I can understand and structure the information later.
- Give me this one and this one, and this one too... What, again, you say, is it called?
- Amiri. From Amir Timur...
- Yes, Amiri. And also give me that Torpedo and this round one...
— Obi navvat
- Yes, obi navvat! “I buy all the varieties and I know that they won’t stay in my house. Tomorrow, or at worst the day after tomorrow, I will have to go for melons again.
We are driving along the highway from Tashkent to Bukhara. Everywhere along the road there are stands of melons and watermelons. It’s the end of July 2014 and the melon season in Uzbekistan is in full swing. I specially planned all my movements around the planet so that I could be here and now in this melon paradise. There are so many melons everywhere that it’s dizzying - they are sold in stalls, in markets, and from carts, trucks, minibuses and cars are filled with them, melons are sold in shops and supermarkets. To be clear, these are like durians in September in the city of Davao in the Philippines.
No one knows exactly how many different varieties of melons there are in Uzbekistan. I think that the most famous and popular three varieties are:
Torpedo(another name is Mirzachulskaya). A late-ripening variety whose season is in August-September. Probably my favorite melons are large, sweet but not cloying, refreshing and filling. The perfect fruit for me.
Shackles. Small melons that ripen as early as June (or even May). They are very sweet and sugary. I have the impression that Uzbeks call any small melons kandalyashki (a diminutive of “kandalyaki”).
Obi Navvat. Round, almost regular-shaped melons of bright yellow color. The variety is popular due to its bright, rich taste. The name translates as “Sweet Nectar”. Indeed, one of the sweetest and therefore most common Uzbek melons.
In total, according to some data, about 150 varieties of melons grow in Uzbekistan. These are old native species, these are new hybrids, and “neighboring” ones - Afghan, Tajik. And even overseas - Spanish and Moroccan melons.
- Yes, as they correctly said here, we have more than a hundred different varieties of melons. There are melons that ripen only in the spring - in May; there are melons that grow in June and July; There are varieties that can only be found in August-September. And there is a variety of melons called “Winter”, which ripen in October, but gain flavor only in December-January... - We are sitting in a restaurant national cuisine in the center of Bukhara. My interlocutors are engaged in the cotton business in Uzbekistan, but they are not averse to telling me about local fruits.
At the end of July 2014, in addition to the three listed above, I was able to try the following Uzbek melons:
Uzbek melons: Amiri 
Uzbek melons: Basvaldi 
Uzbek melons: Zhura Kand 
Uzbek melons: Kandalyaki 
Uzbek melons: Kukcha 
Uzbek melons: Obi Navvat 
Uzbek melons: Gizil Govun 
Uzbek melons: Chelyaki 
Uzbek melons: Zhura Govun 
Uzbek melons: Torpedo
Amiri. One of the most popular varieties among locals. The crumbly flesh is greenish in color and has a sweet, slightly tart taste. Named in honor of the great conqueror Amir Timur (Tamerlane).
Chelyaki. In translation - a box. Large melons, somewhat reminiscent of “torpedoes”, but more round shape. They taste similar too. Probably very close relatives. I think that in Russia chelyaks are sold under the general brand “Uzbek torpedo”.
Gizil Govun. Popularly called “Krasnomyaska” (that’s basically how it’s translated). The inside has a characteristic orange color. The taste is originally pleasant (how could it be otherwise?) and has many fans among the local population.
Basvaldi. A relatively rare variety of melons with greenish pulp inside. Very similar to Amiri. It has an original taste, something like herbal + honey. I was pleasantly surprised by such an interesting combination. Basvaldi is one of my main taste discoveries for last years.
Kukcha. One of the most common varieties of Uzbek melons. It didn't make much of an impression on me compared to other varieties. Firm flesh, sweet but not rich taste.
Zhura Govun. A very interesting and apparently rare variety. I tried it only once and no matter how much I searched, I couldn’t find it. Original taste, very sweet and rich.
And, of course, all Uzbek melons are incredibly fragrant!
At the bazaar I buy an Uzbek headdress - a skullcap. The whole time I was in Uzbekistan the sun was scorching and the skullcap perfectly saved my head from straight sun rays. But in fruit shop in Bukhara I also find another skullcap...
I pick up a small green melon with clear yellow edges.
— This is the “Skullcap” variety. They grow only near the city of Karshi, says the seller knowledgeably. Small, regular round shaped, green on the outside and with characteristic stripes. They look like a watermelon and, yes, like a skullcap. I buy it and try it at the hotel – it has a pleasant sweet taste. Good skullcaps in Uzbekistan!
“Mission Completed” - the thought slips into my head when I take another important step - collecting seeds from the most delicious melon of the Obi Navwat variety that I just ate. My task is not only to eat my fill of Uzbek melons, but also to collect seeds for further planting in the Philippines. I take seeds from wherever I can - I buy them at markets, in special shops and pick them out of the fruits myself. Oh, if only I could grow a melon on my island with at least 10% of the same aroma and taste as in Uzbekistan...!!!
Since carving is a figured carving on vegetables and fruits, one cannot help but touch upon the achievements of man in the field of growing these products. Cause surprise and shock how much great results Farmers from different countries were able to achieve this.
Below are the most outstanding Guinness Book of Records records from the “Big Food” section.
THE BIGGEST WATERMELON
Lloyd Bright and his Hope Farm Store have been growing giant watermelons continuously since 1979. The last of the victories was a watermelon, weighing 122 kg. The world record for the speed of eating a watermelon was set in 2001 by Italian Francesco Traina. He managed to eat a kilogram of watermelon in 1 minute
THE BIGGEST PUMPKIN
Soji Shirai from Ashibetsu (Japan) is pictured next to a 440 kg pumpkin. An average pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo) weighs between 1 and 2 kg. The largest pumpkin in the world was grown by Gary Burke from Simcoe (Ontario, Canada) and weighs 495 kg. The record was registered on October 3, 1998.
THE BIGGEST ZUCCHER
The largest zucchini in the world was grown by an Australian from the Norfolk Islands. It took two people to lift the 65-kilogram zucchini.
THE BIGGEST CUCUMBER
The world's largest cucumber grew in the garden of British gardener Alfo Cobb. Its length reaches 91.7 centimeters. Moreover, this is Cobb’s second world record. His previous record cucumber was 89.2 centimeters long.
THE BIGGEST CABBAGE
John Evans from Alaska, USA, is famous for growing giant vegetables, one of them is cabbage, which weighs 34.4 kg.
THE HEaviest CARROT
John Evans also managed to grow the heaviest carrot weighing 8.5 kg in 1998.
THE BIGGEST CAULIFLOWER
Continuing his string of records, Evans grew the largest cauliflower, which weighed 14.1 kg.
THE LONGEST CARROT
The record carrot, 4 m 57 cm long, was grown by James Crow.
THE BIGGEST TOMATO
Gordon Graham of Edmond grew a tomato weighing 3.51 kilograms in 1986. He also grew a tomato bush 16.3m high. It was reported that 12,312 pieces grew on a single bush. tomatoes in 347 days. And the Japanese entered the Guinness Book of Records by growing a tomato tree the height of a three-story house on a special frame.
THE BIGGEST MANGO
Colleen Porter, a resident of Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, grew the largest mango in the world. The record fruit weighs 2.46 kg! The Keitt variety, which holds the record fruit, usually does not reach more than 1.3 kg.
THE BIGGEST LEEK
The 4.34kg leek was grown by Hanky Bishop in 1983.
THE BIGGEST ONION
Mel Edney from Anstruther (Fife, UK) grew the world's largest onion weighing 7.03 kg in 1997.
THE BIGGEST POTATOES
Lebanese farmer Khalil Semhat from the southern city of Tire could not believe his eyes when he discovered such a huge sweet potato in his garden - 11.2 kg.
THE HEAVIEST BROCCOLI
And then John Evans succeeded: he grew a giant broccoli weighing 15.8 kg.
THE BIGGEST VIETNAMESE ZUCCHER
A two-meter Vietnamese zucchini was grown by 63-year-old pensioner from Chisinau Nina Sychuk. The record-breaking vegetable was growing by leaps and bounds. At times I gained ten centimeters (!) per day. You could eat zucchini in parts: just cut it piece by piece, and the vegetable, you know, grows further.
THE BIGGEST POTATO
One thing has been established that the British farmer J. Est from Spalding dug up a potato weighing 3.2 kg in 1963, from which a tuber grown in 1982 in the field of the British D. Busby from Atherston could not take the record only because he had such the same weight. An 8.3kg potato tuber said to have been grown in 1795 in Chester must be relegated to the category of dubious legend.
BIGGEST POTATO HARVEST
Vyacheslav Fedorovich Musatov from the city of Bobruisk-25 (Belarus) harvested a large potato harvest from one bush. Under one potato bush of the Sineglazka variety, 26 potatoes grew with a total weight of 3 kg 150 g.
THE LARGEST DAIKON
The world's largest daikon was grown by a resident of the city of Sakurajima, located next to the active volcano of the same name in the southern Japanese island Kyushu. The daikon grown by 58-year-old Manabu Ono pulled 29.6 kg and had no equal at the competition held in this city. Its organizers intend to apply for the inclusion of the miracle radish in the Guinness Book of Records. In it, by the way, the record holder so far is the daikon, grown by the same enthusiast, who this time surpassed his own achievement by 8.4 kg.
BIGGEST CORN COB
Bernard Lavery from Rhonda (UK) grew an ear of corn 92 cm long.
THE BIGGEST PINEAPPLE
The 8.06 kg pineapple was grown in 1994 by E. Kamuk from Ace Village (Papua New Guinea).
THE BIGGEST GRAPEFRUIT
J. Willington collected a fruit weighing 2.966 kg. (Tuscon, Arizona 12/21/84).
THE LONGEST KOHLRABI
Kohlrabi, 4.16 m long, was grown in 1982 by B.T. Newton (Australia).
THE BIGGEST LEMON
The lemon, weighing 3.88 kg and 74.9 cm in circumference, was harvested in California in 1982.
THE BIGGEST MELONE
Melon weighing 118 kg. matured in 1985 in the USA.
THE BIGGEST PEAR
A specimen weighing 1.405 kg. was recorded in 1979 in South Wales.
THE BIGGEST SUGAR BEET
Vegetable weighing 20.63 kg. was grown in California in 1974.
THE BIGGEST TURNIP
Turnip weighing 15.975 kg. matured by C. W. Butler at Nafferton in 1972. A turnip weighing 33.1 kg was reported in 1768 and a turnip weighing 23.1 kg was reported from Alaska in 1981.
THE LONGEST CHILI PEPPER
The specimen is 6.6 m long. was noticed in 1985-1986.
THE BIGGEST BUCKLE OF TOMATOES
A bunch of tomatoes weighing 9.175 kg. raised by K. Bowcock in Merseyside.
From yellow to green, most of us have tried a huge variety of melons. Some people can determine the quality and ripeness of a melon by its smell alone. However, if we consider everything in detail existing species melons, you may find that you haven't tried half of them. Below are some types of melons you probably haven't tried...
10 – Momordica charantia or bitter melon (Bitter)
You will never guess what kind of fruit this is, which has a bitter taste and grows in Asia, Africa and the Caribbean Islands. This is a type of melon! And yes, you guessed it, the fruits of this plant are very bitter.
9 – Chinese Bottle Gourd
These bottled melons are a common symbol of togetherness and are often given as gifts at weddings or engagement parties! Melons are, of course, delicious, but none of them are worth getting married just to taste.
8 – Breast Vine
These fruits look gross and fake, but they actually have the shape of a woman's breasts and are 100 percent real. However, farmers use a little trick to grow them. Typically, melons grow in the soil, but these melons hang down from the beds. However, they are completely real, and the resemblance is so obvious that they could be sold in bras.
7 – Tiger melon
Although this melon has a rich flavor and edible flesh, it is often grown for decorative purposes, like pumpkins!
6 – Pepino
This fruit, also known as melon pear, is yellow in color with a beautiful purple pattern. Many claim that this type of melon is the best of all, as these melons are both juicy and very sweet.
5 – Papaya
These fruits are among the largest in the world, and also one of the few types of melons that grow on trees! Botanically speaking, these melons are a type of berry, however, the fruit resembles a melon more than any other known berry.
4 – Watermelon Densuke
This is a very rare Japanese black watermelon that is grown exclusively in the small town of Hokkaido, Japan. It is so rare that it often sells for thousands of dollars per fruit.
3 – Rich sweetness
These adorable fist-sized melons from Russia are decorated with golden yellow stripes. This is one of the very few types of melons that bear fruit almost all year round.
2 – Melotria rough (Mouse)
If you would like to look at the smallest species in the world, then we present to your attention the rough melotria. The most common name for this melon in Spanish is “sandíita” (small watermelon), but locals call these fruits “mouse melons.”
1 – Kiwano (Horned)
If pitaya and carambola had a baby, it would probably look like a kiwano. The shell of this fruit is studded with spines that look like horns. This fruit deserves the first place on our list due to its extraordinary beneficial properties! In fact, it contains almost all the vitamins a person needs!
Melon is a melon crop popular among domestic gardeners, which can be grown in greenhouses and on outdoors. There are dozens of different varieties of melon, which we will tell you about in this article.
Melons are a sweet melon crop that has become very popular among summer residents and gardeners in recent years. Exist various varieties melons, intended for various conditions growing. In this article we will tell you about the most popular varieties that will allow you to get an excellent harvest.
GOLDEN VARIETY
Golden melon is a mid-early variety that has oval and round fruits, the weight of which can reach two kilograms.
One of the features of the Golden hybrid is the maximum density of the fruit, which makes it easy to transport harvested, improves the keeping quality of vegetables.
PINEAPPLE MELON
Pineapple orange is a popular variety among summer residents, which is versatile and can be successfully grown on open beds, in a greenhouse. The mid-early variety has a growing season of about 80 days. The fruits are slightly oblong in shape and yellow-orange in color. It is necessary to note the excellent resistance of this vegetable to powdery mildew and late blight. The harvested crop tolerates transportation well, and the melons themselves can be stored for several weeks.
MUSK MELONS
Musk white is an early variety with a growing season of about 60 days. The peculiarity of this variety is the characteristic White color pulp. Musk melon has excellent yield, and the average fruit size is 500-600 grams. The sweet pulp can acquire a sickly sweet taste over time, so it is not recommended to delay harvesting too much, as over time the taste of the vegetable deteriorates. Ripeness can be determined by the hardness of the peel, which should not be deformed when pressed.
This variety has excellent resistance to cold, which makes it possible to grow musk melon in greenhouses beyond the Urals.
VARIETY CINDERELLA
The Cinderella variety is an ultra-early ripening variety; it has a growing season of 50 days. The maximum weight of the fruit is 1.2-1.3 kilograms, but in most cases, melon rarely grows more than 700 grams. The fruits have a bright yellow color and a characteristic mesh pattern. Cinderella flesh may be green or white. We note the excellent taste and resistance of the variety to diseases.
ORANGE VARIETY
These varieties of melon may have a yellow color and a characteristic egg-shaped. The flesh may be orange or white. Orange melons are distinguished by excellent keeping quality and excellent taste of the grown crop. This late-ripening variety is common in Central Asia, where under the local sun the vegetable can grow up to seven kilograms.
In the central part of Russia, the maximum weight is two to three kilograms, and the weight of most fruits does not exceed one kilogram. The variety is resistant to bad weather conditions, it can bear fruit even with minimal care.
MELON CANTALOUPE
An early variety that is resistant to low temperatures. The flesh of Cantaloupe is bright orange with a characteristic sweet aroma. On average, the weight of the fruit is 1 kilogram. Thanks to its excellent resistance to low temperatures, this melon can be grown in open beds, even taking into account its early landing. Cantaloupe melon shows its maximum productivity when grown in greenhouses, with abundant watering, and with the application of the necessary mineral fertilizers.
VIETNAMESE VARIETY
Vietnamese melon belongs to the small-fruited category, with an average fruit weight of about 200 grams. This is an Asian mid-season variety that has an unusual dark brown color with numerous stripes. The pulp of the ripened crop is tender and oily with yellow and an unusual harvest.
This variety is heat-loving, so it is recommended to grow it exclusively in greenhouses.
SNAKE MELON
Serpentine melon has elongated, finger-shaped fruits that resemble a snake. The pulp is juicy and extremely sweet. The pulp has a characteristic cucumber smell. The set fruits have a characteristic green color and when ripe they turn yellow. There is also a variety with white fruits. When growing Serpentine Melon in greenhouses, the vegetable ripens in July, and when cultivated outdoors no earlier than September. This variety is also known as Tarra.
VARIETY TURKMEN
This variety has a medium size and peel yellow color with characteristic cracks. Despite its southern name, this variety is resistant to low temperatures, which makes it possible to grow it in Siberia. Turkmenka is a late melon that ripens in mid-autumn. The pulp of ripened vegetables has a sweet taste and delicate aroma.
When growing this variety, maximum attention must be paid to high-quality watering and protecting the plant from powdery mildew and other diseases.
AMAL VARIETY
Amal melon, due to the ease of its cultivation, is very popular among summer residents. The average weight of the fruit is 4 kilograms, and the pulp has a juicy sweet taste. Ripening occurs in 70 days, which allows you to get an excellent harvest in the garden. You just need to remember about the weak root system of this hybrid, so the bed needs to be protected from the wind and provided with high-quality watering.
GULABA MElon
Gulaba or Gulyabi melons are an Uzbek variety with sweet and aromatic pulp. An autumn variety that ripens late and belongs to the dessert category. The pulp of the ripened fruits is crispy with a vanilla flavor.
It should be said that it is difficult to grow this variety, since it grows poorly in greenhouses due to lack of sun, and in the open air there is a high probability of the plant freezing, which leads to the complete loss of the crop. The Gulyaba variety is recommended for the southern regions.
UZBEK MELONS
Uzbekistan and Central Asia are the birthplace of this vegetable. Today, dozens of different varieties have been bred in Uzbekistan that have a juicy sweet taste. It should be said that most of these Uzbek hybrids of this vegetable are zoned for cultivation in warm regions, and when cultivating them in the conditions of the Central part of Russia, certain problems may arise, especially with early planting.
THAI MElon
This variety is native to India, Vietnam and Thailand. Thai melon has a delicate sweetish taste with pronounced sourness. A special feature of this variety is its high content of sucrose and iron. Growing this variety is possible exclusively in greenhouses, with high humidity and abundant watering.
Thai melon ripens in two months and allows you to get an excellent harvest. The harvested crop can be stored for no more than a month.
KALMYCHKA MELONS
Kalmychka has a medium-sized fruit and a rough, ribbed skin. The pulp of ripe fruits is extremely tasty and fleshy. This is an early, unpretentious species that can be grown in open beds. It is recommended to plant seedlings at home, and as soon as five to seven full leaves appear, plant the seedlings in the ground. This variety requires fairly simple care, which consists of abundant watering and fertilizing with appropriate fertilizers.
Ribbed Melon
This is an Uzbek hybrid that produces medium-sized fruits with a characteristic ribbed shape. This variety ripens in the conditions of the Central part of Russia no earlier than mid-August. The pulp, with proper care and abundant watering, has a delicate juicy taste.
GREEN MELONS
In gardening stores you can purchase various exotic numerous hybrids that have a characteristic green color of the peel and pulp of the fruit. These varieties include the Israeli variety Galia-Diamant, Basvaldi Green, Kuchka, Amiri and many others. Such vegetables have a delicate taste and great aroma. Growing such hybrids is difficult and can only be done in greenhouses.
WHICH MELON IS THE MOST DELICIOUS
Most varieties have a subtle sweet taste. The varieties with the highest sugar content include the following varieties - Princess Anne, Canaria, Sweet Pineapple, and Sweet Yellow Early. If you are wondering what the most delicious melon is, then you can say that the taste of the grown crop largely depends on the supply to the vegetable during the growing season proper care. The vegetable needs abundant watering, warmth and additional mineral fertilizers.
Melon is incredible useful product, which has juicy pulp and a pleasant aroma. It contains sugar, water and starch. If you eat melon regularly, the body will be enriched with carbohydrates, proteins, potassium and organic acids. Melons have a high iron content, which has a beneficial effect on the circulatory system, and silicon makes the skin healthier and more attractive, so the benefits of melon are enormous.
White muskmelon
One of the most early varieties- white muskmelon, since its development period is only 60-70 days. It is round, smooth, with a creamy white tint, and the weight of the melon is small - only 1.5-2 kg. The pulp is dense, juicy, aromatic and very sweet with a green tint. This cantaloupe has excellent taste, is resistant to many diseases and is suitable for transportation over long distances. Growing this variety will be more successful in greenhouses. In this case, the stems are pinched, leaving only 3-5 fruits. Melon is eaten fresh, and it is also tasty dried and dried.
Green melon
This variety is often called avocado melon. She happens to be exotic fruit, brought from Thailand, and differs in peel color, which ranges from rich yellow to brown. The flesh of the melon is light green in color, reminiscent of an avocado. Plus, green melon has a taste similar to avocado. In order to determine the ripeness of a melon, press on it with your fingers.
Green melon
Brazilian Cantaloupe Melon
The Cantaloupe melon variety is distinguished by its delicate pulp with a cream color. This cantaloupe has a rich honey flavor and is very sweet. On average, the weight of the fruit is only 1-1.5 kg, so these melons are small-fruited. By appearance The Brazilian melon has a flattened, oval shape. Fruit color is orange or yellow tint, plant leaves dark green. Melon inside orange color with juicy pulp. This yellow melon grows in many countries of the world and belongs to the musk group. The Brazilian Cantaloupe melon came to our country from Italy and is in great demand due to its exquisite taste.
Uzbek melon
Uzbek varieties include the Turkmenka melon, which is distinguished by its medium size and yellow skin with cracks. This Uzbek melon is one of the most late varieties, so it is very difficult to find on sale ripe fruits. But if the melon is soft, then it has a very pleasant, sweet taste, which is significantly different from other varieties; it is honey-like. The fruits are medium in size, covered with a mesh on top; as they ripen, this mesh becomes more distinct and grows into the melon. When the fruit is ripe, the mesh on the surface turns brown.
Melon Yubari
Many Japanese believe that Yubari melon is the most unusual and even magical variety, which is distinguished by a unique aromatic taste, exquisite appearance and characteristic peel.
This variety of melon is very difficult to grow, so it has not spread much on the planet. Japanese citizens believe that the fruits of this melon are ideal; they have clear, round shapes and a thin, smooth skin. The roundest fruits cost a lot of money in Japan; they are given as a substantial, expensive gift. The surface of the melon is covered with unusual patterns that are similar to ancient porcelain vases, which is why this Japanese melon is so prized in the east. Often, young couples in Japan give each other melons, which is considered a sign of respect.
Melon Galia
The Galia melon produces the largest fruits, and this distinguishes it from other varieties. The flesh of the melon is dark green in color and has an aromatic flavor that is reminiscent of cantaloupe. It is a fairly unpretentious variety, which comes from Israel. Today, Galia melon is grown in Chile, the USA, Panama and other countries South America, however, it is unpretentious and can grow anywhere. Melon fruits are added to salads, desserts, jams and preserves are made from it. This variety of melon is used in cooking, as it is included in many recipes. Due to its maximum sweetness, this melon is used to make candied fruits, which are added to many sweet dishes.
Melon Gulyabi
There are many varieties of Gulyabi melon, and each of them has its own characteristic differences and is grown in a certain area. For example, Gulyabi 803 melon is grown in Turkmenistan. Its fruits are ovoid in shape with a strong, thick skin. The pulp of the fruit is very sweet, white and crunchy. The next variety is Gulyabi-chok, its fruits are orange in color, and the pulp is viscous and thick. Next is the Chardzhou melon, which is grown in Uzbekistan. Melon is different smooth surface and has no patterns, the pulp of the fruit is quite fibrous, but juicy. This melon variety has a long shelf life, so it can last until spring.
Korean Early Cold Hardy Mini Melon Chamoe
Compared to other varieties, this striped Korean melon has a classic melon taste and aroma. In terms of weight, it is quite small and amounts to 0.5-1 kg. The fruits are distinguished by high sugar content, juicy pulp and exquisite taste. The plant shows high yield, which is 7-15 fruits per bush. This Korean early cold-resistant Chamoe mini-melon belongs to the mid-season group, since it takes about 70 days before the first harvest. The skin of the melon is thin with a bright yellow tint and white stripes. In order for this melon to bear fruit, it is necessary to provide more low temperature, since the heat is not suitable. The plant is resistant to various bacterial infections and is well stored.
Thai melon
Among all summer fruits Thai melon is considered the healthiest, most delicious and nutritious. It is a dietary product and has a huge range of useful vitamins. The main ones include: carotene, folic acid, organic acids, sugar, sodium, iron salts, vitamins C, B1, A, P and C, as well as proteins and pectins. The properties of melon are as follows: it perfectly quenches thirst, normalizes the balance of salts, removes excess water from the body, improves intestinal function, has a beneficial effect on nervous system. That is why it is often used for treatment kidney diseases. Thai melon also removes toxins from the body, improves its functioning and cleanses the intestines. Many doctors prescribe this product during the treatment of heart disease, rheumatism and gout. In addition, the fruit contains a lot of silicon, which improves the condition of nails and hair, and makes tissues more elastic and durable.
Chinese Danyang melon
This melon came from China, where it is successfully cultivated every year. The stem of the plant is small and is only 1.5-2 meters, the leaves are dark green. The fruits are spherical and slightly elongated, the peel is very thin and smooth. There are many varieties, however Chinese melon Danyana differs from others in its high yield, is unpretentious to the soil and has excellent taste. Melon fruits are oval and slightly ribbed, their weight is small - up to 1.5 kg, and they ripen almost simultaneously.
Mini melon varieties
There are many varieties of melon, the weight of which can vary greatly. However, exotic mini melons are very popular and are used in many dishes.
Bitter melon Momordica
This melon variety has several names: Momordica, Kudret Nary or Indian cucumber. In appearance, it is a tropical liana that grows in the subtropical or tropical regions of many countries in Asia, Australia, and Africa. The vine can reach up to 5 m in length, its fruits small size and look like vegetables. When ripe, a melon becomes yellow in color and has an elongated shape; the surface of the fruit is covered with warts. The inside of the fruit has thin layer pulp with a fairly large central cavity, where large, flat seeds and a jelly-like mass are present. When ripe, bitter melon turns orange in color and then splits into three parts.
Tea is made from Momordica to rejuvenate the body, and bitter melon extract can stop the division and growth of cancer cells in the mammary glands.
Melon Pepino
The fruits of this variety have a taste that combines pear and melon. Among the people, Pepino melon has received many names: aymara, melon pear, sweet cucumber, quechua, melon tree. The size of the fruits of this variety is small and slightly larger goose egg. The color of the melon is beige with lilac stripes, but the color may vary depending on the variety. The pulp of the fruit is cream or yellow, juicy. Pepino melon is eaten fresh, made into salads, desserts, sauces or served with seafood. The fruits of this variety are also frozen, dried, and made into jams and preserves. The fruit contains a huge amount of vitamin C, A, PP, B1, carotene, iron and other useful substances.
Melon Lazy Man's Dream
This melon variety belongs to the group of ultra-early ripening ones, since the ripening period is only 50-55 days. The plant is medium in size and has a thin stem. Its fruits are oval in shape and have a characteristic pattern with green stripes on a white background. The weight of the fruit is only 300-400 grams, so it belongs to mini melons. The peel is very smooth and thin, and the flesh is juicy, sweet, white, and has a specific delicate aroma. In terms of yield, the Lazy's Dream melon is quite profitable, as it produces about 20 fruits per bush. This winter melon bears fruit until frost and is resistant to various diseases and pests.
